The Louisiana Community Betterment Association is sponsoring their 4th Annual Photo Contest and Exhibition on February 23, 2019. The Photo Exhibition will be held at the Twin Pike YMCA, second floor beginning at 4:00 pm, and will run until 6:30 pm.
The purpose of the contest and exhibition is to promote, encourage and recognize area photographers for excellence in photographic skills. “This is a wonderful way to promote community pride by exhibiting photos that characterize life in and around the community of Louisiana,” stated Diana Huckstep, Chairperson of LCBA.
All photos must appropriately represent Louisiana, Missouri and the surrounding area. Persons, places or things that demonstrate the character, institutions, traditions and lifestyle of the Louisiana area will be accepted. Any photo taken by entrants since January, 2016 is eligible for entry.
Participation is encouraged by photographers of any age and all level of skills whether they be amateur or professional. Participants may submit up to 2 photographs at the entry fee of $5.00. Each additional entry will require an entry fee of $5.00 each. Only the judges of the contest are deemed ineligible to enter.
All photos submitted must be at least 8” X 10” inches in size and may not exceed 11” X 14” in size. Black and White or Color photos from digital or film cameras will be accepted. All submissions must be framed or matted for display purposes.
All photographers have the option of selling their photos during the exhibition at the YMCA on February 23, 2019. All entrants must agree to allow “Free Use Of’ photos submitted, to be reproduced for the promotion of Louisiana via publications, newspapers, online or in any advertising that promotes Louisiana, Missouri. All submissions must be submitted at the Louisiana Public Library by 3:00 pm, February 16, 2019.
Entry forms and information can be requested online at: lmofarmersmkt@yahoo.com or by calling 314-640-4420. Entry forms and information are also available at the Louisiana Public Library, located at 121 North 3rd. St. during their regular operating hours.
Cash prizes are awarded for Best In Show and 4 other participation prizes.